Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast

Resilience and Well-being for both Physicians and their Patients with Dr. Anjali Bhagra, Medical Director for the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity at Mayo Clinic

Dr. Anjali Bhagra serves as the Medical Director for the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity at Mayo Clinic. In our conversation today, we focus on her work in the space of resilience and well-being for both physicians and their patients. Dr. Bhagra talks about founding the GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Inspiration, Tenacity) conference, and how her career has evolved, always centered around a true passion for lessening human suffering.
 
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3D Surgical Models and Fitness for Surgeons with Dr. Basel Sharaf

Dr. Basel Sharaf and Dr. Tooley sit down to talk all about surgery. Dr. Sharaf, a facial plastic surgeon and practice chair of the Mayo Clinic Center for Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery shares his insights into complex surgical planning and his work with 3D modeling. Watch the YouTube version of this podcast to see examples of 3D surgical models. Dr. Sharaf also tells his story of transforming from someone who prefers to sleep in, to a fitness fanatic leading a 5am workout group. He shares the importance of physical fitness and wellness for surgeons, as well as the significance of friendship and community in our lives.
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Sit down with Dr. Bennie Jeng, Secretary for the Annual Meeting for the AAO

Dr. Bennie Jeng, Cornea expert, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Scheie Eye Institute, and Secretary for the Annual Meeting for the AAO joins us to chat all about the AAO annual meeting. He gives us a behind the curtain look at all that goes in to planning the event “where all of ophthalmology meets.” Dr. Jeng and Dr. Tooley chat about his efforts in clinical trials and passion for the ocular surface, eye banking technology, and the future of corneal transplants. This is a fast-paced episode and you don’t want to miss it!
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Sit down with Dr. Stephen Mcleod, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology

Dr. Stephen Mcleod, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology takes us behind the curtain of the AAO and details his role as CEO. He tells us about big data projects, the IRIS registry, clinical trials, AI, and more. We discuss the voice he hopes to give to ophthalmologists and his vision for ophthalmology in the future.  
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Ocular Surface and Dry Eye Expert, Dr. Joanne Shen

Dr. Joanne Shen, an ocular surface expert, joins us to share her strategies on treating the ocular surface.  We discuss dry eye management for a spectrum of surface diseases.  She shares her experience using intense pulse light and thermal pulsation treatments as well as advanced graft verses host disease treatment strategies. 

Biomechanics of the eye with Dr.’s John Chen and Arthur Sit

Glaucoma specialist Dr. Arthur Sit and Neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. John Chen join the podcast to discuss their fascinating research on ocular biomechanics and the implications for both glaucoma and papilledema. We learn about ocular biomechanics and ultrasound elastography and hear their inspirational story of collaborative research.
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The Evolution of a Career with Master Mentor Dr. Cheryl Khanna

Dr. Cheryl Khanna, nationally recognized glaucoma surgeon and Clinical Practice Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic joins us to talk about her career journey. Dr. Khanna is a mentor and role model to trainees across the globe. She tells us about her experience transitioning from a small community practice to a large academic center, being residency program director, what she loves about glaucoma, and how to balance life as a surgeon and mother. Dr. Khanna exemplifies a heart of service in everything she does as you’ll hear in this conversation.

Special Release: Dr. Andrea Tooley’s Social Media Journey

In this special release episode, celebrating 10,000 downloads of the Mayo Clinic Ophthalmology Podcast, our co-host, Dr. Andrea Tooley shares her story of starting a blog as a medical student, navigating the social media scene and as Trainee and Ophthalmologist and the tips and tricks her has learned along the way.
Join us for this fun and personal episode, celebrating 10,000 downloads!
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International Ophthalmology

We sit down with comprehensive ophthalmologist Dr. Steve Beaty today to discuss global ophthalmology.  After a career of volunteer eye care service and program development in Zimbabwe, Steve has a wealth of information to share.  Listen in to hear about the joys, challenges, and tips you might appreciate in similar humanitarian efforts.
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Managing Uveitis from the Common to the Complex, with Dr. Wendy Smith

Dr. Wendy Smith shares her uveitis expertise with us regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with uveitis.  Dr. Smith breaks down her work up and treatment algorithms, concerns for chronic immunosuppression and when to refer.  This is a high yield, can’t miss episode, for any one who cares for patients with inflammatory disorders. 
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